Toronto Trivia
Why is Toronto called the 6ix?
Toronto was made of 6 areas – Old Toronto, York, North York, East York, Etobicoke and Scarborough.
What animals do not have teeth?
Birds
What was the name of the Basti Family's first dog?
(See Uncle Shivantha for Answer)
63 - 25 + 46
84
What was the lowest temperature ever recorded in Toronto (not accounting for wind chill)? You must be within 2-3 degrees to earn full points. Judges' discretion.
-31.3 degrees C
What is the largest planet in our Solar System?
Jupiter
What was our favourite outing when we were in Jaffna?
(See Uncle Shivantha for Response)
What is the prime number closest to 4001?
1. 4000
2. 4003
3. 3999
4. 4007
2. 4003
Of all of the giant urban areas in North America, where does Toronto rank? (I.e. first, second, third)
Third!
Above it is New York and LA.
What is the population of Canada?
42.5M people (roughly)
What was the most common place when we went on a pilgrimage?
(See Uncle Shivantha for Response)
If the adjacent and opposite sides of a right-angled triangle are 5 cm and 12 cm respectively, what is the length of the hypotenuse?
1. 13cm
2. 13.5cm
3. 14cm.
4. 14.5cm
1. 13cm
What is the longest street in Toronto and, for bonus points, HOW long is it?
Yonge Street, 86KM
What is the biggest ocean on Earth?
Pacific Ocean?
You must answer ALL of the following:
1. When is Aunty Sue and Uncle Jaya's Wedding Anniversary? (FULL Date)
(See Aunty Sue and Uncle Jaya for Answer)
What is the result of 765 ÷ 6? (NO CALCULATORS ALLOWED)
127.5
Name the 10 busiest subway stations (across all of the possible lines) in Toronto's infamous TTC. You must get 9/10 to earn 500 points, and you will earn a bonus point if you get all 10 correct.
Bloor-Yonge
St. George
Union Station
Dundas
Finch
Eglington
Kipling
Kennedy
College
Queen
What is the most-consumed manufactured drink in the world?
Tea
There are five sisters total. What are their full names (including middle names) and what are their birthdays?
(See Uncle Shivantha for answer)
What is the value of 18² + 24²?
468